Circa 1980s
An excellent set of the sought after solid oak napkin rings by the ex mouseman craftsman Peter ‘Rabbitman’ Heap of Wetwang, near Driffield. Shaped octagonal design, lovely signature rabbit to one facet of each.
Excellent condition
Size: 4.5(h)cm
Circa 1930s/40s
Lovely patina, some burn marks in the bowl to evidence previous usage as intended. Minor nibbles on the ears and tail of the mouse carving so priced accordingly.
Size: 10.2(w) x 7.5(d) x 4(h)cm
Circa 1970s/80s
An excellent unused example of a Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Ashtray of typical rectangular form with signature mouse carving.
Excellent condition and waxed colour.
Size: 10.2(w) x 7.5(d) x 4(h)cm
1930
An excellent solid oak ‘Stow’ Dressing Table & Mirror by Gordon Russell. Typical of his early Cotswold School influenced work with twin drawers on each side of the central adjustable full length mirror, each drawer with a shaped walnut handle. Labelled to the underside of one drawer confirming it is design 621/1210, completed on 27/06/1930, made by cabinet maker C. Hill and foreman F. Shilton.
Excellent condition following a sympathetic clean and wax polish in our workshop to remove minor ring stains on the drawer tops.
Size: 141(w) x 49(d) x 137(h)cm. 65(h)cm to top of drawers.
Circa 1980s
An excellent example of the highly popular solid oak Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson standard lamp, the tapered adzed octagonally carved central column leading down to a stepped, swept and facetted octagonal base with a mouse signature in high relief.
Medium oak colour, brass BC22 bayonet bulb fitting and new period braided three core earthed wiring and plug which we think looks much better than the pvc sheathed wiring on Mouseman lamps.
Size: 31(dia) x 138(h)cm
Circa 1970s/80s
An excellent free standing solid oak Letter Rack by the ex mouseman craftsman Peter ‘Rabbitman’ Heap of Wetwang, North Yorksire with his signature rabbit carved to the front top edge.
Excellent waxed condition and colour.
Size: 12.8(w) x6.2(d) x 12.5(h)cm
Circa 2000
An excellent Robert Thompson ‘Mouseman’ 10 1/4″ (excl bulb fitting) oak table lamp of traditional form with a square base with leaf forms carved to the corners and a central tapering octagonal stem with top collar and signature mouse on one facet of the stem. The mouse carving is particularly good for a more modern made example. Adzed all over with new brass BC22 bulb holder as the original had a fault and original 3 core earthed wiring.
Excellent condition, medium fumed from new with a rich clear waxed finish.
Size: 9.5(w) x 9.5(d) x 26(h)cm
Circa 1990
A wonderful solid oak refectory style 3′ occasional /coffee table from the ex mouseman craftsman Robert (Bob) ‘Wrenman’ Hunter of Thirlby near Thirsk. Aged 91 and still working, he is the last surviving craftsman to have trained directly under Robert Thompson himself.(Robert Thompson 1876-1955). Features an adzed top supported on twin baluster carved legs and sledge feet, joined by a low set stretcher. Bob’s signature wren is carved in low relief to one leg.
Privately sourced from the original owners family.
Wonderful original unrestored condition and colour, just feint traces of light scratches in one small area of the top, shown in the image gallery enclosed.
Size: 91(w) x 45(d) x 43.5(h)cm
Circa 1960s
A beautifully patinated early three legged cow / milking stool by the ex mouseman craftsman Colin ‘Beaverman’ Almack. Features a carefully selected, well figured 4cm thick kidney shaped solid oak top supported on three octagonally carved, tapered and splayed legs, wedge jointed through the seat. Colin’s signature beaver is carved in high relied into one leg.
Excellent condition and rich depth of colour with tight leg joints, slight minor natural grain splitting visible in the seat top.
This is the last of three of these stools we sourced privately from their original owners family.
Size: 34(w) x 37.5(d) x 28.5(h)cm
Circa 1900
Genuine A W Simpson of Kendal Arts and Crafts dished oak ‘Easy Stool’ with woven leather seat held in place with upholstery studs. Four square corner legs each tapering to an octagonal foot joined by high set stretchers Correct and early brass ‘Handicrafts’ label to the underside with the registration number 695391 and job number 7816 stamped into the wood, dating the piece to circa 1900.
Presents in excellent solid condition, the wood displaying a lovely rich aged and waxed patina. Unusually, the leather looks to be original and with no tears, the only fault being a lost dome top to one of the upholstery pins. The leg joints are tight, just the expected minor scuffs, edge nicks and a darker stain on the top of one leg from usage over the years.
For those interested in learning more about his life and work i can highly recommend the following publications:
The Simpsons of Kendal, Craftsmen in Wood 1885-1952 by Eleanor Davidson, published 1978.
The Beautiful Furniture of the Simpsons of Kendal by Hugh Wright, published 2011.
Size: 40.5(w) x 30.5(d) x 30.5(h)cm
Circa 1970s
A wonderful vintage example of the extremely popular Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson solid oak Trinket Box. Adzed and tooled inside and out with a well carved mouse on the lid. ( modern examples are larger and the most recent are machine cut internally.)
Rich depth of colour, wonderful condition, minor usage chip to the under rim and a workshop filled knot on the lid, shown in the image gallery below.
Size: 18.3(w) x 11.2(d) x 10(h)cm
Circa 1980s/90s
An excellent storage chest / ottoman by the ex mouseman craftsman Colin ‘Beaverman’ Almack. Rectangular form with hinged lid and trademark adzing to all visible surfaces, except the rear. Four fielded panels to the top and front, one fielded panel to each end, two panels to the rear. Standing on four square tapered feet. Colin’s signature beaver is carved in relief into the right sided corner edge.
Excellent clean condition inside and out with no staining, cleaned and re-waxed in our workshop. The leather strap has torn around the upper securing screw but this can easily be re-positioned and a new hole made in the leather, if you wish to use it. The top is hinged and will fold out flat without use of the strap.
Currently £ 1,695 to purchase new from Beaver Furniture, without adzing which is available at extra cost.
Size: 119.5(w) x 45(d) x 55.5(h)cm
